Resources for learning through Indigenous perspectives

This book is useful for teaching about First Nations perspectives about Australia Day and connections to Country. It is written by Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman Amy McQuire and tells the story of a First Nations family going back to Country to hold their own ceremony on Australia Day. It tells some of their painful history and why Australia Day is problematic. It presents conventional Australia Day understandings to contrast. Good for middle and upper primary classes, and as a stimulus in secondary classes.

This book is good for teaching students about features of a child’s life in a small First Nations community. It is written by Alywarr artist Dion Beasley, who has muscular dystrophy and is deaf. The illustrations show the layout of the town and introduce cheeky dogs who cause trouble. Good for Early childhood and lower primary classes, and all classes as a stimulus.

Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We are part of this land and the land is part of us This is where we come from. Wominjeka Wrundjeri balluk yearmenn koondee bik. Welcome to Country.

This book is good for teaching about First Nations peoples’ ways of understanding their relationship to Country. It is written by Palyku man Ezekial Kwaymullina and illustrated by his mother, Palyku and Nyamal woman Sally Morgan. It is the story of a child who plays as an equal with natural forces on Country, conveying the way First Nations people see themselves as connected to Country. Good for early childhood, lower and middle primary classes, and all other year levels as a stimulus.

This book is useful for teaching about life in Tennant Creek and outstations. It is written by Alywarr artist Dion Beasley, who has muscular dystrophy and is deaf. He tells the story of his life, growing up on outstations and in Tennant Creek. It has a lot of stories from his life and is a look into his mind and his world. It also has photos of Dion making some of the illustrations. Good for upper primary classes and lower secondary classes.

This book is good for teaching students about First Nations understandings of Country. It is written and illustrated by two Darug women. It is written in a mix of English and Darug. It is a journey though Country and shows the rhythms and connections between place, animals, plants and people. Good for lower and middle primary classes, and as a stimulus in upper primary and secondary classes.

This book is useful for teaching students about what it means to be a First Nations young person. It explains how a person is connected to place, people and ancestors, and how young people have a responsibility to carry on the connections. Good for all primary classes.

This book is good for teaching about First Nations ways of understanding Country. It is written and illustrated by a Bandjalung artist. It shows in picture form how Country is understood as patterns, rhythms and connections. Good for Early childhood and lower primary classes, and as a stimulus all classes.